3 Keys to Making Quicker, More Targeted Hires

Hiring new employees can be a stressful, time-consuming process. And after all the work that goes into just one hire, finding out you made a bad hire can only add to the stress. Is your organization spending too much time on hiring? How long and cumbersome is your hiring process?

Hiring Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful

By following these three keys to quicker, more targeted hires, you can help ensure that your organization stops wasting time and effort on bad apples.

1. Perform thorough screening and testing.
Depending on your organizational needs, you can choose from hundreds or even thousands of tests and screens for your prospective employees. Some of the most popular and effective tests include:

• Qualifications screens  – Ensure candidates have the precise qualifications you are looking for.
• Job simulations/work sample tests – Get an idea how candidates will perform on the job.
• Specific abilities tests – Looking for a specific skill set? Don’t just go by the resume. These tests will show whether candidates have the abilities and skills needed to succeed.
• Background and drug screens – Gather essential information on a candidate’s background before making a hire.
• Culture fit assessments – The best qualifications aren’t the only indicator for success. Culture fit assessments will help you determine whether a candidate will thrive in your unique organizational culture.

2. Write effective job descriptions.
Finding the right employees starts with writing clear, descriptive job descriptions. Taking the time to write effective job descriptions now will help save you considerable time weeding through unqualified resumes, interviewing the wrong candidates, and even time and money spent on a bad hire.

3. Partner with a staffing agency.
From temp-to-hire solutions, which offer you an opportunity to try an employee on a temporary basis before bringing on board as a permanent hire, to comprehensive workforce solutions, staffing agencies are prepared to use their expertise and time to ensure you get only the best fit hires for your organization. Saving you time, money and stress.

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